On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend
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On this day in history, Michael Jordan, a 19-year-old freshman, hit the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final, lifting North Carolina to a 63-62 win over Georgetown and launching his legend.
An incredible 62,000 fans watched the performance live at the Louisiana Superdome, while about 17 million viewers caught it on television. "That shot put Michael on the map and a new era was born." — Basketball Hall of Fame "Jordan went on to a professional career unmatched in its combination of statistical accomplishments, team success and personal stardom." "Nike had expected to sell only 100,000 pairs of the $65 (Air Jordans) in the first year. Instead, it shipped 1.5 million in the first six weeks." — The Ringer Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Jordan was a largely unknown figure on the national stage until that moment.